The Phoenix Club is a German-American cultural club in Brea that has preserved German culture, customs and language in Orange County since 1960. Its Die Bierstube German restaurant and pub, banquet facilities and many events—including Oktoberfest, Karneval, Bockbierfest, Maifest and Kinderfest—are open to the public. Membership is available to anyone interested in German, Austrian or Swiss culture and includes restaurant discounts, reduced admission to select events and access to activity groups.
See our guide to Oktoberfest events throughout Orange County, including current dates and details for The Phoenix Club Oktoberfest.
The Anaheim Phoenix Club location permanently closed on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The new Brea location opened August 18, 2024.
The Phoenix Club
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Address: 375 West Central Avenue, Brea, CA 92821
Phone: (714) 563-4166
Ext 2 for Booking Private Events
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Motto
“Tritt Ein, Hier Bist Du Unter Freunden”
“Come in, here you are among friends”
Bierstube German Pub & Restaurant
Bierstube Menu
Catering Menu
Hours
Closed Monday–Wednesday
Thursday & Sunday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (kitchen closes at 8:00 PM)
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (kitchen closes at 9:00 PM)
Saturday & Sunday breakfast: served until 2:00 PM
Happy Hour
Thursday & Friday: 4:00 PM–6:30 PM
The Phoenix Club in Brea
375-385 West Central Avenue, Brea, CA 92821
The Phoenix Club’s longtime Anaheim location closed in December 2022. The organization relocated to Brea, where its current location opened on August 18, 2024. The Brea property includes Die Bierstube German restaurant and bar, a ballroom and event space, activity areas and an outdoor restaurant patio.
The new location allows the Phoenix Club to continue its German-American cultural programs, activity groups, dining, private events and annual celebrations while operating from a smaller property than its former Anaheim campus.
- The Brea location includes dedicated space for Phoenix Club cultural and activity groups.
The Brea location includes spaces for Phoenix Club cultural and activity groups as well as public restaurant, event and gathering areas.
Die Bierstube serves German cuisine along with sandwiches and salads, with German and domestic beer, wine and spirits available from the bar.
The multipurpose ballroom supports club meetings, performances, classes and other activities and can also be rented for private events. Contact The Phoenix Club for current rental configurations and availability.
The Phoenix Club’s annual club events include Easter and Christmas Craft Bazaars, Maifest (typically the first weekend in May), Club Christmas party, and Oktoberfest (each weekend in October).
The Bierstube German Pub & Restaurant
The Bierstube German Pub & Restaurant is a casual German-style pub that features authentic Bavarian food alongside imported beers. The traditional German menu includes sandwiches and salads, highlighting such specialties as Jaegerschnitzel, Schweineschnitzel, Rouladen, and Bratwurst. Drinks include a full-service bar, German bottled and draft beers, German wines & spirits, and domestic beer & wine.
Activity Groups
- Anaheim Karnevalsgesellschaft (German Mardi Gras)
- Deutsche Klasse (German Language Class)
- Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler (Folk Dance)
- Gemischter Chor (Choir)
- Jugend Tanzgruppe
- Phoenix Club Schützen Gruppe (Air Rifle Club)
- Ski Gruppe (Ski Group)
- Tisch Tennis (Table Tennis Group)
- Die Wandergruppe (Hiking Group)
- Youth Dance Group
Events & Activities
Oktoberfest is The Phoenix Club’s best-known annual celebration, but the club hosts cultural and social events throughout the year. Public events may include Bockbierfest, Maifest, Kinderfest, Bezirksfest and Sommer Bierfest. Check the club’s current calendar before visiting because dates and event offerings can change.
Phoenix Club Oktoberfest 2026
The Phoenix Club’s Oktoberfest returns to Brea on Saturdays and Sundays throughout October 2026. Saturday sessions are October 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 4:30 PM–10:30 PM and are 21+ only. Sunday sessions are October 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 11:30 AM–5:00 PM and are open to all ages. Guests can expect German food and beer, live music, dancing and traditional Oktoberfest entertainment. Check The Phoenix Club’s official website for current tickets, entertainment and event policies.
Anaheim Karnevalsgesellschaft Celebrating Karneval
Karneval is nicknamed “The 5th Season” in Germany and starts on November 11 at 11:11AM and lasts until Ash Wednesday (which is in February or March of the following year). Karneval Season opens with Piratenball in November and reaches the peak with celebrations that end on Ash Wednesday. Lumpenball is the traditional season closer as well as an Ash Wednesday fish dinner. Kinderkarneval, a popular Children’s Mardi Gras Party, is also held during this time.
There are costume balls, costume contests, satire events, silly performances, and of course plenty of opportunities to laugh and have a drink (or two) with friends.
Membership
Phoenix Club membership is open to anyone interested in German, Austrian and Swiss activities, events, culture, language and customs. You do not have to be German, Austrian or Swiss to join.
Members have the opportunity to join activity groups such as folk dance, Karneval, skiing, table tennis, soccer, and air rifle shooting.
The club offers individual and family membership options. Check the Phoenix Club’s current membership information for available rates and discounts.
Phoenix Club members receive the following benefits:
- Discounts in the Restaurant and Bierstube
- Free or reduced ticket prices to special shows, dances, and events sponsored by the club
- Learn to speak German in the Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced language classes (Nominal charge for books & materials)
- Eligibility to participate in numerous different hobby, sport and activity groups
Banquets & Private Events
The Phoenix Club’s Brea location offers event space for private and community gatherings. The multipurpose ballroom can accommodate events such as corporate meetings, fundraisers, awards ceremonies, private parties and smaller weddings. Contact the Phoenix Club directly for current room capacities, rental options, catering and availability.
Current Brea Event Space
Event Space Information
| Current capacities and configurations | Contact The Phoenix Club for details |
The Phoenix Club History
In 1960, 15 people got together to form an organization that would attempt to restore relations in the Anaheim community and work to preserve their language and customs. That small group called themselves “the Phoenix Club,” after the mythological bird that rose up from the ashes to live again.
Founding members planned and built the original clubhouse along the Santa Ana River near Katella Avenue, where the Honda Center now stands.
In 1992, to make way for the Honda Center, The Phoenix Club moved a half-mile north and built a new 27,518-square-foot facility in Anaheim. That location remained the club’s home until it closed in December 2022.
In 2021, the Samueli family, under Miramar Venture Partners, purchased the 7-acre property for nearly $18 million. No details on the plans for the property have been disclosed but the Samueli businesses also manage the neighboring city-owned Honda Center and plan to develop OC Vibe, a 95-acre community with residential units, two hotels, a concert venue, food hall, restaurants, parks and other amenities.
After leaving Anaheim, The Phoenix Club relocated to Brea and opened its current home in August 2024, continuing its restaurant, cultural programs, activity groups and public events.
Phoenix Club FAQs
Do you need to be a member to visit The Phoenix Club?
No. Die Bierstube restaurant and many Phoenix Club events are open to the public. Membership provides additional benefits and access to club activities.
Is Die Bierstube open to the public?
Yes. Die Bierstube German Pub & Restaurant is open to the public during its regular operating hours.
Where is The Phoenix Club located?
The Phoenix Club is located at 375 West Central Avenue in Brea, California.
When is Phoenix Club Oktoberfest 2026?
The 2026 Oktoberfest is scheduled for Saturdays October 3, 10, 17 and 24 and Sundays October 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Is Phoenix Club Oktoberfest family-friendly?
Sunday Oktoberfest sessions are open to all ages. Saturday Oktoberfest sessions are 21+ only.
Does The Phoenix Club host private events?
Yes. The Brea location has event space available for private gatherings. Contact The Phoenix Club directly for current capacities, packages and availability.